“Hello, I’m Pope Bot. Inspired by my friend, #HitchBot, who sadly met his demise in Philadelphia,” the Pope Bot “wrote.” “The goal of my adventure is to prove to the Vatican that this area is a safe environment for the leader of the church.”

Similarly to the HitchBot, the Pope Bot is using the kindness of others to get around. Yet there is a bit more incentive for Good Samaritans as a prize is available each week for one person who gives it a lift.